my next build is also the polaris

well got a bit more done this morning.having a issue with the top cover as when i cut the battery lid out it will go straight and the lid is curved.and modding the cover at the back for the rudder control rod.

C'mon jef get yer finger out and get it finished , I'll take mine tomorrow and see if we can get all three in the air at once.
Might squeeze in a maiden while I'm their

Mine was an easy fit pete but them I had lots of room at the back to fit whatever I wanted in there

well its 90% ready. its enough to have a whizz around the field. needs the floats and the nose to do. if i was not out tonight it would be done.
might see what time i get in and haw much iv had to drink and do a bit more.

well after my wrong motor choice i now have the right one in and it has plenty of get up and go.
so if i can get a 6x4 prop im going to maiden in the morning.

sam have you a 6x4 prop to bring.

I have a 6x5E

well what can i say 2 good maidens in one day.
the polaris only needed 5 clicks of left trim and goes extremely well.
speed on the grass is fast and hard to keep on the ground. tracks well to.
in the air its super stable and flys hands of with ease. speed is pretty quick and glide is really nice also.
let SAM fly while i filmed and he was starting to high alfa it lol.
so just need to add the rest of the wing tip floats and the nose cone and then the colour scheme.
so would i build another one.........you bet i would. may be 125% next time on a 4s
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on a side note on cleaning it i have noticed a fracture on one side of the motor pod about 3mm after the motor mount. don't no if iv done it on building changing the motor or just the stress of the motor pulling on the depron, i will have to keep a eye on it. mine has gone the same as Pete's did on Sunday. mine has had soft landings so will keep checking it.

Good video jeff, I loved hearing your reactions to the flight Its what scratchbuilding is all about m8, you just cant get that buzz with a kit, I know I'm right as its my reason for building.

You've covered most of the build techniques in the polaris jeff, You could easy take on any build you like from now on, Congrats on the plane jeff now go enjoy it even more in the snow.

thanks Keith will have it all done except the colour of it.still undecided as to what im doing it in.

Dont forget to add some tough tape to the bottom, Since doing mine its been run on tarmac and gravel without a scratch. I'll bring it with me next time we fly and its quick and easy to apply.
If your in range in stockton its available in their. I posted about it on this site.

were is the shop keith. i dont go into town if i can help it.

i told you youd like it plus it will help u use rudder,i have repaired my motor mount where it bust with depron & epoxy on 2 sides & the top.

Jeff the shop is over by the prison in stockton if you've never shopped over there you really need to, its one of my favourite areas to pick up model related stuff.
look for the B&M signs and Range is next door to it.
Dont take the wife you'll never get away from the place.

Keith does range sell the coloured packing tape,as im ready for finishing apart from swapping out the aileron servo.

I dont think so jeff, call into staples over teeside park they sell it in multipacks of different colours.

well my search for coloured packing tape came to a big fat zero. no one sells it. so had to get it of ebay. came today so going to start it tonight.

here is some flying from yesterday.
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Nice one jeff, your confidence with the polaris has really gone up, try edging back on the cg a little for the better high alpha moves in slow flight. looks like your a tad nose heavy which is no bad thing usually.
Time to tweak

well its finished and its turned out really well imo






well just a edit
run it up on watt meter and the figures were impressive.
these little motors are very cheap and make some power.
3cell 2200 25c
30amp esc
2212-2200kv
6x4 prop
290wats@28amps
think they might just become my motor of choice.

We're building a nice fleet up

theSupernova wrote:

We're building a nice fleet up

Close Sam, We're SCRATCHbuilding a nice fleet up

Turned out well jeff, good on you m8.

so the big question comes around again.............what next

done profile mustang,profile twin motor dc3 x2, and the polaris.

A woody

these two look cool imo.

Are you going to build an EDF one next? Or maybe try the 200% version...